Skid/Beam Load and Layout Calculator

1. Material and Member Properties


ParameterValueUnit
Width (b)in
Height (d)in
Sin³
Iin⁴
Fbpsi
Epsi

Note: Properties (b, d, S, I) reflect the selected member's orientation: "Skid - Flat" uses weak axis bending, "Beam - On Edge" uses strong axis bending.

2. Single Span Load Capacity

ft

Allowable Load per Segment: 0 lbs

3. Building Type and Recommended Layout

ft
ft
psf

Total Load Demand: 0 lbs

Skid Foundation Layout Options (Flat Orientation)

RankSkidsPostsSegmentsSpan (ft)SizeTotal Capacity (lbs)Est. Cost ($)Cost Efficiency ($/lb Demand)

Beam & Post Foundation Layout Options (On Edge Orientation)

RankBeamsPostsSegmentsSpan (ft)SizeTotal Capacity (lbs)Est. Cost ($)Cost Efficiency ($/lb Demand)

Note: Layout recommendations require Total Capacity >= 1.5x Total Load Demand. Cost is an estimate. Efficiency = Cost / Demand. Lower efficiency value is better. Capacity calculation uses appropriate weak/strong axis properties based on selected member type and orientation.